News from Rourkela

Known as the Industrial Capital of Odisha, It is the third-largest Urban Agglomeration in the State. The city is also popularly known as Ispat Nagar and Steel City. Rourkela Steel Plant which was set up with German collaboration is located in the city.

One Of World's Heaviest Coins Is Made Of 1 Kg Silver: Odisha Collector Shares Detail
One Of World's Heaviest Coins Is Made Of 1 Kg Silver: Odisha Collector Shares Detail

The coin collector has a rare Uma Rupia note (Portuguese circulated) of 1924.

sail jobs 2019
SAIL Recruitment 2021: Rourkela Steel Plant Announces Fresh Vacancies, Salary Upto Rs 1.2 Lakh

Interested and eligible candidates are requested to apply for the vacancy through the official website of SAIL- sailcareers.com on or before July 12, 2021.

RSP Strike
Labour Unions Shut Down Rourkela Steel Plant Over Wage Revision

Members of several labour unions today began a 24-hour demonstration in front of the Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) seeking fulfilment of an eight-point charter of demands including wage revision. Thousands of labourers and employees have launched a protest since 5 am in front of different gates of the plant.

'Corruption' In Rourkela Central Park Construction
Rourkela Central Park ‘Corruption’: BJD MLA Sarada Nayak Ringleader, Says Opposition

The Opposition political parties in Rourkela have levelled allegations of a massive corruption to the tune of over a crore of rupees in the construction of the central park in Chhend area of the Steel City.

GST Fraud
Bhubaneswar Scrap Dealer Arrested For Rs 10 Cr GST Fraud

A joint team of police and GST officials on Monday arrested a man for allegedly creating fictitious firms and committing Input Tax Credit (ITC) fraud to the tune of Rs 10 crore in the capital city.

Cash Loading Firm Employee Held For Stealing Rs 34 Lakh From ATMs
Cash Loading Firm Employee Held For Stealing Rs 34 Lakh From ATMs

A B.Tech graduate employed with a private company that provides cash loading services to banks was arrested on Saturday for allegedly stealing cash to the tune of Rs 34 lakh from ATMs.

LAMPS Chief in Vigilance Net

The manager of a block-level cooperative society was arrested by the anti-corruption Vigilance wing for allegedly siphoning off loan amounts totaling Rs 1.8 lakh from eleven farmers of Badagaon in Sundargarh district.

COVID-19 Vaccine
Woman Dies In Odisha's Rourkela, Family Alleges Vaccine Side-Effects

A 32-year-old woman allegedly died after she was administered Covid-19 jab in Odisha.

Huge Haul Of Non-Duty Paid Liquor Worth Over Rs 20 lakh Seized In Rourkela
Huge Haul Of Non-Duty Paid Liquor Worth Over Rs 20 lakh Seized In Rourkela

The accused were illegally procuring such non-duty paid liquor from various sources via Bokaro and Ranchi. The consignment was being smuggled in a various fruit or grocery laden vehicles in a clandestine manner.

Rourkela Waterlogging
Rourkela Stares At Severe Waterlogging Woes Due To Drainage Issues

Smart City Rourkela is likely to witness massive waterlogging problems during monsoon due to the unresolved drainage issues in the region.

Rourkela Selected In 2021 Bloomberg Global Mayors Challenge
Rourkela Among Two Indian Cities To Make It To 50 Finalists In Bloomberg Global Mayors Challenge

The Steel City of Rourkela has been selected as only one of the two towns in India to make it to the list of 50 Champion Cities in the 2021 Bloomberg Global Mayors Challenge, a worldwide competition that encourages and spreads cities’ most promising ideas. The Rourkela Municipal Corporation took to Twitter to make the announcement. 

Rourkela Organises Special Covid Vaccination Drive For Foreign-Bound Beneficiaries
Rourkela Organises Special Covid Vaccination Drive For Foreign-Bound Beneficiaries

The civic body made special arrangements to inoculate the beneficiaries including students who will be traveling to foreign countries to study, work and participate in sports events.

Spurious Drugs Seized In Rourkela
After Cuttack, Spurious Drugs Seized In Rourkela

As many as 300 strips of medicines unsuitable for human use and manufactured by a dubious firm were seized from two stores in the Steel City of Rourkela on Saturday.

Sabitri Festival
Shoppers In Odisha Throw Covid Norms To Wind On 'Sabitri' Eve

A day before the ‘Sabitri Brata’-an auspicious occasion for married women in Odisha- market places having fruits, saree and cosmetic shops across the State witnessed heavy rush on Wednesday despite the lockdown restrictions.

Melody troupe
Lockdown Robs Life, Livelihood Of Melody Artistes In Odisha

Their professional commitment and artistic skill entertained many and added colour to festive events and special occasions.

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